Supernova 2004fd in NGC 1060
Abstract
Further to IAUC 8417, T. Boles reports his discovery of an apparent supernova (mag 15.7) on unfiltered CCD images taken on Oct. 21.835 and 24.840 UT. The new object is located at R.A. = 2h43m15s.25, Decl. = +32o25'25".6, which is approximately 2".5 east and 4".3 south of the center of NGC 1060. SN 2004fd is not present on Boles' images from Aug. 25, Sept. 8, and Oct. 5 (limiting mag 19.5) or on a Quick-V survey plate from 1982 (limiting mag 19.0).
- Publication:
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International Astronomical Union Circular
- Pub Date:
- October 2004
- Bibcode:
- 2004IAUC.8423....1B